Senior Health Policy and Financing Advisor, DOS LEAP Global - Philippines

Location: Philippines Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world. At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded. LEAP Program Description Global Solutions Ventures (GSV) – a joint-venture partnership between ZemiTek, LLC and Dexis Consulting Group – is implementing the Long-term Exceptional Technical Assistance Project (LEAP Global), a mechanism originally used by USAID to battle against infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, and pandemic influenza. As of July 1, 2025, LEAP Global transitioned to the U.S. Department of State (DOS). This initiative aims to address the complex human resource challenges faced by national infectious disease programs in the USA-supported countries. The intervention of this project is to hire and embed technical expert advisors and subject matter experts within government entities. By directly embedding the technical expertise within the national programs, LEAP provides long-term, sustainable lifesaving support to empower host governments to lead and manage key aspects of their infectious disease portfolios and improve coordination between the U.S. Government and the host country. About the Position The Philippines is advancing Universal Health Care (UHC), including by embedding tuberculosis (TB) control and global health security (GHS) into its primary health care system. To move this forward, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC) is developing and piloting UHC financing reforms. This includes policies that better integrate TB services and strengthen GHS preparedness within primary care and provider networks. The UHC policy and financing reforms include network contracting and the shift to Health Care Provider Networks. These reforms show PHIC's commitment to strengthening its strategic purchasing role. The PHIC needs a Senior Health Policy and Financing Advisor to speed up these priorities. The Health Policy and Financing Advisor will directly report to PHIC’s Office of the President and Chief Executive Officer (OPCEO) as the technical review and clearing house for policies and PhilHealth benefit enhancements.  The Advisor will work with the policy development units and other relevant offices to monitor progress, ensure alignment of timelines, and flag technical, operational, or legal risks that need swift resolution among offices. The Advisor will support PHIC in carrying out life-saving humanitarian assistance (LHA) service delivery in full alignment with the new Presidential Executive Order (EO) directives. Responsibilities Support PHIC in the timely delivery of the policies within the Focus Areas of Functional Primary Care System, including policies that better integrate TB services and strengthen GHS preparedness within primary care and provider networks. Work with the policy development units and other relevant offices to monitor progress, ensure alignment of timelines, and flag technical, operational, or legal risks that need swift resolution among offices. Prepare briefers and presentations to provide PHIC officials with updates on the policies within the focus areas, including progress on TB and GHS policies. Coordinate with the Department of Health (DOH) National TB Program, the DOH Epidemiology Bureau, and relevant TB and GHS partners to align financing policies with program and surveillance priorities. Specific Responsibilities The following are the specific duties and responsibilities of the Advisor: Lead policy development for PhilHealth ExeCom and Board approval for Primary Care Provider Networks (PCPNs) and Health Care Provider Networks (HCPNs). Support the contracting and operationalization of 10 PCPNs and 5 HCPNs as pilot implementation. Include TB service and outbreak-readiness requirements in pilot network contracts. Develop guidelines and facilitate fair and transparent selection of pilot sites. Consider TB burden and health security risk as possible selection factors. Develop baseline status assessment templates for usage by PhilHealth Regional Offices. Consider including indicators on TB service capacity (screening, diagnostics, treatment, and preventive treatment) and emergency preparedness. Develop delineation of roles and responsibilities between the DOH and PhilHealth in implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the pilots. Support Policy Development for Pillar 2. Project management of identified priority initiatives under the Unified National Agenda Coordinate and liaise with the appropriate PHIC offices to address technical, operational, legal, or actuarial risks for alignment and resolution. Support the policy units to ensure adherence to timelines for policy development, approval, and cascade. Organize and attend meetings as necessary to ensure regular discussions and alignment between OPCEO directives and the offices involved in policy development. Review existing PhilHealth TB benefits. Recommend ways to fold them into network contracting, DRGs, and global budgets, and to design payment approaches that reward case detection and treatment completion and engage private providers. Recommend health financing options so PCPNs and HCPNs can respond to outbreaks and public health emergencies. Key Outputs Brief project work plan Template baseline status assessment for usage by PhilHealth Regional Offices (PROs) Execom- and Board-approved selection criteria for pilots Technical review of priority policies and benefit enhancements, including TB- and GHS-related policies Technical Presentation for content and progress of policies Final/terminal report that includes TB and GHS findings and recommendations Policy notes on strengthening the integration of TB services into primary care benefits and provider network contracting Policy options paper on health financing preparedness for public health emergencies Duration of Engagement About 6 months Reporting The Advisor will directly report to PHIC's Office of the President and Chief Executive Officer (OPCEO) as the technical review and clearing house for policies and benefit enhancements related to the Focus Areas. The Advisor will work day-to-day with PHIC's policy development units and the PhilHealth UHC Surge Team. The Advisor will provide a detailed monthly report to the U.S. Department of State, submitted by the 5th day of the following month. Additionally, the Advisor will participate in bi-weekly calls with U.S. DOS staff. The format for reporting may be adjusted with concurrence from the DOS Grants Officer Representative Qualifications A minimum cumulative seven (7) years of relevant work experience gained in the thematic area of health policy and/or programs implementation, preferably including TB, infectious disease, or health emergency programs A minimum cumulative three (3) years relevant work experience in a health government agency, with focus on health policy and/or programs implementation A holder of master’s degree in public health, health and development, public policy, or related fields Good skills in policy development and analysis, technical writing, stakeholder coordination, and ability to work in the public sector Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Filipino Work adaptability, ability to work under tight deadlines, and ability to balance multiple work streams Benefits Dexis offers benefits to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. The benefits outlined below are for full-time, US-based positions only. These benefits include: Medical and prescription drug coverage: A choice of three UnitedHealthcare medical plans, with coverage options for employees and eligible dependents. Dental insurance: Dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including preventive, basic, major, and orthodontic services, subject to plan limits. Company-paid vision insurance: Vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, with premiums paid in full by Dexis. Employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement (HRA): Employees who enroll in the Silver HRA medical plan receive an employer-funded HRA to help pay eligible in-network deductible expenses. Company-paid life and disability insurance: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage. Optional supplemental insurance: Voluntary supplemental life and AD&D insurance options, including life insurance options for eligible dependents. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Company-paid access to confidential counseling and legal and financial support resources for employees and their families. Health and wellness resources: Virtual care, behavioral health resources, and wellness programs available through the medical plan. Benefits assistance: Personalized support with benefit enrollment, coverage questions, claims, and finding providers through the Employee Care Center. Participation, coverage, and employee contributions are subject to applicable benefit plan terms and eligibility requirements. Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you? If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now! Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview. Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.